Directions

Preparation

1. Wash clothing and dry; do not use
fabric softener or dryer sheets. Press
with iron if needed. Cut cardboard to
fit inside clothing and wrap cardboard
with plastic wrap; place prepared
cardboard behind area to be painted
and secure in place.

2. Print out patterns. Transfer basic details using large stylus or ball point pen. (Note: If clothing item is textured, transfer design in short jaunts. It is suggested to trace patterns onto mylar or transparency sheets to avoid poking holes through transfer paper while transferring patterns.)

Artist’s Tips

1. Use #10 or #14 shader to do most floating. All dry brushing is done
using chisel blender. All line work
is done using liners; fully load liner,
then blot tip on paper towel to “sharpen” point.

Painting Instructions

1. Refer to painting chart. (Note: For
alternative apparel colors, artist has
offered variations in leaf and flower
colors. Instructions given are for those
of photographed shirt.)

Leaves

1. Use Avocado Green to base all leaves and stems; dry brush highlights with
brush mix of Hauser Lt. Green and White. Float Hauser Dk. Green along
base and edges; use liner to add veins
and to paint tendrils.

Rose Buds

1. Use any of the following color combinations: Soft Red and Crimson,
Cadmium Yellow and Cadmium Orange, Dark Rose and White, or Lavender and White. Load #12 filbert with lightest of the two colors (e.g.: for dark pink rosebud on shirt, load Soft Red). Dip tip of filbert into second color. Press down and use whole width of brush; twist upwards while releasing pressure on brush coming to a fine point. A second layer may be added to fill in bud area; streaks are welcomed. Let dry.

2. For calyx, load round brush in lightest
color green and dip tip in Hauser Dk.
Green; stroke to fill pressing at base
of bud and releasing pressure as you
go up, coming to a fine point. Repeat
same for remaining two buds. Paint tiny
leaves and stems using same colors.